Shortly after it was announced that Jones-Cormier would be moved back to 2015, Alexander Gustafsson asked to take back his championship opportunity. Cormier replaced Gustafsson after the Swede was injured in training.

Last year, Gustafsson lost to Jones via decision, but was promised a rematch if he could defeat Jimi Manuwa. He did, and Jones defended his title vs. Glover Teixeira. “DC,” though, doesn’t plan on surrendering his shot.